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Exploring the Black Hills
Keystone, SD
 Flower Sniffin'
July 20-22, 2021

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  From rolling plains and farmland to deep canyons and mountain ranges, South Dakota offers a variety of scenery. And what better way to experience it all than on the seat of a motorcycle? Join us in the fun of riding the scenic roads of the Black Hills and enjoy the camaraderie of riding and dining with good friends.

Make your Hotel Reservations as soon as possible!!
Event Manager / Site Coordinator:
     Dale Ronfeldt

  MTF Discussion Thread
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  List of Participants
  Routes
  Lodging
  MTF Refund Policy
  Ride Disclaimer & Waiver



Safety
In addition to requiring the use of a DOT approved helmet on all MTF rides, the MTF Flower Sniffin’ Committee strongly encourages the use of Motorcycle specific protective clothing and footwear while participating in any Flower Sniffin' event. All-the-gear-All-the-time (ATGATT) reduces the severity of injuries in an accident and we want every participant in our events to be as safe as possible.

Also the MTF Flower Sniffin' Committee strongly encourages each participant in our events to self assess their riding style, interests, need for breaks and riding skill level and to keep that assessment in mind when choosing a riding partner or small group (2-4 riders) to ride with at our events. Sharing the road with someone of similar interests and riding style not only makes the ride more enjoyable for you, but safer for everyone.


Event Schedule

 

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Routes

Route

Route Description

Special thanks to Bob Cust for organizing and supplying these routes for us!

Bob used the following conditions when he created the routes:
  1. All routes have been recalculated to start on July 20, 2021 at 07:00.
  2. If the route includes stops at any locations he used a one hour layover.  For some stops this will not be enough.
  3. All routes were recalculated using Garmin Basecamp's City Navigator North America NT 2021.2 mapset. It is recommended that everyone imports the routes into Basecamp with the latest maps and recalculate to ensure the change in maps doesn’t make unwanted changes in the route.
Bad Lands It is recommended that the Bad Lands and Wall Drug be included in your route to or from Keystone.  If you do this route from Keystone it includes stops at:

  1. Museum of Natural History in Scenic SD.  It’s a small private museum and doesn’t seem to have a website.
  2. Badlands National Park Visitors Center:  https://www.nps.gov/badl/index.htm. The park entrance fee is $25 for motorcycles and $30 dollars for cars. This is good for 7 days so save the tickets. The annual senior/military card covers this.
  3. Wall Drug:   http://www.walldrug.com/
  4. South Dakota Air & Space Museum:  https://www.sdairandspacemuseum.com/. The museum is free but the bus tour which goes onto the base costs $10.

The entire route is approximately 204 miles, with 3 hours 49 minutes riding and 4 hours for stops, bringing the total to 7 hours 49 minutes.
Custer National Forest Loop The entire route is approximately 309 miles, with 5 hours 13 minutes riding but no scheduled stops, bringing the total to 5 hours 13 minutes.
Custer State Park/Needles HWY/Iron MTN This could be combined with the next route to make a full day. Custer State Park has a $20 fee good for one week so save the ticket.

The entire route is approximately 56 miles, with 2 hours 39 minutes riding but no scheduled stops, bringing the total to 2 hours 39 minutes.
Deadwood/Sturgis There are quite a few sights to see in both towns that are not on the route. You should plan on several hours in Deadwood.  POIs are included for the following:
  1. Mt. Moriah Cemetery:   https://www.deadwood.com/business/attractions/mount-moriah-cemetery/
  2. Sturgis Motorcycle Museum:   https://www.sturgismuseum.com/. Pricing Info: 1 Person - $10+Tax; 2 People - $15+Tax; 3 People - $20+Tax; 4 People - $25+Tax; 5 People - $30+Tax; *Senior & Veteran Pricing Available.
The entire route is approximately 110 miles, with 2 hours 17 minutes riding and 4 hours for stops, bringing the total to 6 hours 17 minutes.
Devils Tower Stops on the route include:
  1. Jewel Cave National Monument:   https://www.nps.gov/jeca/index.htm. Cost vary by the different tours from $4.00 to $31.00 and passes are not valid. Jewel Cave is 49 degrees year-round. You will be most comfortable if you wear a light jacket, sweater, or sweatshirt when visiting the cave.
  2. Devils Tower:   https://www.nationalparks.org/explore-parks/devils-tower-national-monument. Costs: $20 motorcycle, $25 Auto. Senior/Military passes accepted.
The entire route is approximately 253 miles, with 4 hours 50 minutes riding and 2 hours for stops, bringing the total to 6 hours 50 minutes.
Hot Springs Stops on the route include:
  1. Mammoth Site:  https://www.mammothsite.org/. Cost: age 13 to 59 $10.14 + tax, over 60 $8.29 + tax.
  2. Crazy Horse Memorial:  https://crazyhorsememorial.org/. Cost: $7.00: Per person on motorcycle.
The entire route is approximately 130 miles, with 5 hours 9 minutes riding and 2 hours for stops, bringing the total to 7 hours 9 minutes.
Spearfish Canyon Nemo RD This route runs Spearfish Canyon roads in both directions.  There are several restaurants in Spearfish if you want to do a lunch stop there.  It also shows a stop at Spearfish Canyon Lodge.  This is a good place to take a break or there is a restaurant there if you don’t eat in Spearfish.  Not on the route but there is a POI for DC Booth Historic Fish Hatchery in Spearfish:   https://dcboothfishhatchery.org/. No admission fee.

The entire route is approximately 165 miles, with 4 hours 20 minutes riding but no scheduled stops, bringing the total to 4 hours 20 minutes.
Additional POIs (Points of Interest)
  1. Wind Cave National Park. Admission varies with the tour from $10 to $30 and the annual passes give 50% off.
  2. Black Hills Caverns. Cost depending on the tour chosen is $13.95 or 16.95.
  3. Minuteman Missile National Hist Site  The visitors center is open but tours of the Delta-01 Launch Control Facility are offered daily. Advanced reservations are required for all guided-tours.
  4. Journey Museum
ZIP file containing all All Routes & POIs:     BlackHillsRoutes.zip Right-click the filename, and SAVE LINK AS

 
Host Hotel

Rushmore Express Inn

Rushmore Express Inn and Family Suites

320 Cemetery Road
Keystone SD

Phone: (605) 666-4483

Email: info@rushmoreexpress.com

Front Desk Hours: 24-Hour Reception Desk

Hotel Rates:

  • Twenty (20) Rooms, each with 2 Queen Beds, have been reserved for us at a discounted rate of $89 per night plus applicable room tax. ASK FOR THE MTF BLOCK!
  • Each guest will call in individually to make their reservations. Each guest is responsible for paying for their own room.
  • Any rooms in this block that are not reserved by June 27th, 2021 will be released without penalty.
  • The hotel is CLOSED for the winter but you can call (605) 430-0644 from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM., leave a message and someone will return your call.
  • The hotel offers a Continental breakfast. Two other cafes, Peggy's Place or The Front Porch, are suggested for breakfast.


Key Amenities: Non-smoking, Free WiFi,  Free Continental Breakfast,  Onsite Parking,  Pool - Indoor,  Whirlpool, Fitness Center, Flat-screen TVs, Microwave, Mini-Refrigerator, and in-room coffee.


If camping is more to your liking, the Mount Rushmore KOA is about 9.5 miles away from the Rushmore Express. Please contact them directly for reservations at (800) 562-8503 or by email at info@palmergulch.com.



The Motorcycle Tourer's Forum reserves the right to accept or reject a rider's request to participate in this ride.